NEXT Tuesday February 2nd’s On the Nail gathering at Loft Venue is the first of Limerick Writers’ Centre’s commemorative events for 1916.
‘Breakfast with Padraig’ is a spoken word performance lasting 50 minutes at this monthly meet at George’s Quay. It includes original stories and poems about 1916 from Conor McManus and Colm Scully, published writers both who have produced a number of poetry films.
‘Breakfast with Padraig’ presents poetry by Thomas McDonagh. It will be performed live to an accompanying filmed backdrop where 1916 is discussed in themes of prelude, event and reflection.
“This discussion is tempered with song, personal experience and humour,” according to LWC’s Dominic Taylor. “It is apolitical and non-judgemental, rather raising questions and strands of thought that may enlighten and urge the audience to think more deeply about the reasons for and ramifications of The Rising.
“Issues such as the role of women, the role of folksong in remembering The Rising and parallels with Scottish History are addressed. Its aim is to display in an entertaining and narrative format the effects that 1916 have had on two citizens from opposite ends of the republic ( Cork and Leitrim) who were born around the time of the 50th anniversary celebrations in 1966”.
The approach is that every Irish person is an expert on what The Rising means to them.
Colm Scully and Conor McManus are published poets and short story writers with wide experience of performing in public.
On the Nail has monthly support from The Arts Council
